SATURDAY, MARCH 27
Crews rotated through annual driver’s training sign off for Type 1 engines and water tenders.
10:47 a.m. – Engine 26, Engine 27 and Battalion 5 responded to a reported hay fire in the 6600 block of Crane Road. On arrival a hay pile under a metal pole barn was found to be burning. One additional engine and three water tenders were requested to the scene. Crews worked to cool the fire then the hay was spread with heavy equipment to complete the extinguishment.
8:45 p.m. – Engine 27, Engine 28 and Battalion 5 responded to an injury vehicle accident on Valley Home Road. On arrival multiple vehicles were involved with a power pole that had been hit. One patient was declared deceased on scene; CHP also on scene investigating.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
Modesto Fire Department engineer practical test was completed. Outside agency raters from three local fire departments helped us over two days. Modesto would like to thank Turlock FD, Stanislaus FPD, and the Ceres FD for helping make the test run smoothly.
Mountain Valley EMS provided equipment and scenario based training to Modesto Fire Paramedics. This group is also going to be training with our new hire academy class at the end of the week.
Modesto Fire Department conducted an engineer practical test.
2:17 p.m. – Firefighters responded for a report of a working structure fire on the 300 block of Hinkley Avenue in Oakdale. Crews arrived to find an exterior fire that had been extinguished by the homeowner. Crews checked the residence for fire extension and found none. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The following is a listing of some of the local calls for service involving the Modesto Fire Department, which staffs Stations 27 and 28 in Oakdale; and the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department, covering the Riverbank area.
Calls were logged during the time period of Tuesday, Feb. 23 through Monday, March 1. Days not listed had no reports of significant incidents in this area.
The joint fire academy wrapped up hose week today;
The Modesto COVID Vaccine POD at Center Plaza continued to distribute second doses to Stanislaus County residents today.
THURSDAY, FEB. 4
11:17 a.m. – Modesto Engine 27 and Stanislaus Consolidated Engine 21 responded to the 11000 Block of Valley Home Road for the report of a vehicle accident. Engine 27 arrived on scene to find two vehicles involved. One occupant was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. CHP is investigating.
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New hires continued building skills in hose management and water stream application. Fire attack hose is arranged to be deployed in 100-foot increments; loops signify each 100-foot section making it much easier to pull the correct amount in a consistent manner.
FRIDAY, JAN. 22
3:22 p.m. – Modesto Engine 29 responded to Highway 108 and Kennedy Road in the community of Knights Ferry to assist Tuolumne County Fire with securing a helicopter landing zone for a patient from out of the county.
8:02 p.m. – Modesto, Stanislaus and Ceres units responded to a working structure fire in the 3000 block of Gatesville Avenue. Crews arrived on scene with an active fire in the attic and around the exterior of the chimney. The fire was contained to the attic, wall and roof of the second story. No injuries were reported. Fire cause was accidental in nature related to a wood burning stove.